The Most Inspiring Wedding Photographers For 2017

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At this stage in the game, contrived wedding photos are a thing of the past. Photography accounts for a significant part of the overall wedding budget and, as such, most couples know to narrow their search for a shooter to those pros whose aesthetic is both unique and reflective of the celebration and the bride- and groom-to-be.

Throughout this year’s guide to the top wedding photographers in Canada you’ll find some of the finest examples of photojournalistic, fine art, dramatic and lifestyle wedding photography. The pros we’ve chosen to feature this year are experts at sourcing stunning locations, framing their subjects in beautiful and unique ways, and making the most of natural light.

Each photographer on our list has had at least one real wedding featured by Weddingbells over the course of the last year. And while all of the weddings we feature online and in print inspires us in some way, 2017’s top wedding photographers have created work that captures moments in time and transforms them into beautiful timeless art pieces.

Know any great Canadian wedding photographers that aren’t on our list but should be? Have them submit a real wedding to be instantly entered into the running for 2018.

<strong>Krista Fox</strong><br />
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<strong>Based out of:</strong> Toronto, Ontario<br />
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<strong>Why we love her:</strong> Quite simply, Krista Fox’s photographs will leave you breathless. She is a master of light, composition and drama. She is known to travel to destinations far and wide for her clients and one look at her portfolio will reveal how beautifully she captures a couple’s day in a way that is completely unforgettable. Krista loves to get creative with her subjects and goes the distance to produce imagery that is impactful and unlike any other.<br />
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<strong>Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.kristafox.com" target="_blank">kristafox.com</a><br />
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<strong>See more of her work in this real wedding:</strong> <a href= "http://www.weddingbells.ca/real-weddings/destination-wedding-in-australia/" target="_blank">A Destination Wedding in Australia</a><br />

<strong>Chelle Wooten</strong><br />
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<strong>Based out of:</strong> Halifax, Nova Scotia<br />
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<strong>Why we love her:</strong> Chelle's photography is natural, emotional and heartfelt—exactly what you want for your wedding day. She is a master at capturing moments in all their joyful splendour. Her pictures quietly and beautifully convey all the stolen moments and beautiful details of a celebration. This is a pro who loves what she does and the people she shoots, and it shows.<br />
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<strong>Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.chellewootten.com/blog/" target="_blank">chellewootten.com</a><br />
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<strong>See more of her work in this real wedding:</strong> <a href= "http://www.weddingbells.ca/real-weddings/boho-diy-wedding-in-nova-scotia/" target="_blank">A Boho DIY Wedding in Nova Scotia</a><br />

<strong>Brittany Esther Photography</strong><br />
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<strong>Based out of:</strong> Canmore, Alberta<br />
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<strong>Why we love her:</strong> It's hard not to be captivated by Brittany Staddon's dramatic documentary-style images. An expert at artfully capturing the most poignant candid moments, its clear through Staddon's body of work that she's someone who instantly puts her subjects at ease. Some of Staddon's <a href="http://brittanyesther.com/kristy-david-nipika-mountain-resort-wedding/?incat=3" target="_blank">more recent work</a>, captured almost entirely in black and white, also shows just how skilled she is at using light to convey emotion. <br />
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<strong>Website: </strong><a href="http://brittanyesther.com/" target="_blank">brittanyesther.com</a><br />
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<strong>See more of her work in this real wedding:</strong> <a href="http://www.weddingbells.ca/real-weddings/elegant-woodland-wedding-lake-louise/" target="_blank">An Elegant Woodland Wedding In Lake Louise</a>

<strong>Brady McCloskey</strong><br />
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<strong>Based out of:</strong> Charlottetown, PEI<br />
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<strong>Why we love him:</strong> Brady’s shooting style is crisp and clean. He captures the emotions of his subjects beautifully and for wedding day photographs that means you can literally feel the love he’s capturing through his lens. “Having your photo taken should be an easy and simple process so I aim for that every time,” he shares. “Once you feel good, you look good. Once you look good, you love your photos!” Mission accomplished, Brady.<br />
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<strong>Website:</strong> <a href="http://bradymccloskey.com/">bradymccloskey.com</a><br />
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<strong>See more of his work in this real wedding:</strong> <a href= "http://www.weddingbells.ca/real-weddings/rustic-chic-wedding-prince-edward-island/" target="_blank">A Rustic Wedding in Prince Edward Island</a><br />

<strong>Taliah Leigh</strong><br />
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<strong>Based out of:</strong> Vancouver, British Columbia<br />
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<strong>Why we love her:</strong> Taliah Leigh has the uncanny ability to take any surroundings she's in--we particularly love the woodsy surroundings of her native B.C.--and use them to her advantage to compose some of the best wedding photos we've ever seen. A self-proclaimed lover of intimate weddings, she also doesn't allow her couples to get lost amongst breathtaking surroundings. Instead, she uses the environment to beautifully frame her couples, capturing each unique emotion on their special day. <br />
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<strong>Website:</strong> <a href="http://taliahleigh.com/">taliahleigh.com</a><br />
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<strong>See more of her work in this real wedding:</strong> <a href="http://www.weddingbells.ca/real-weddings/woodsy-wedding-abbotsford-british-columbia/" target="_blank">A Woodsy Wedding in Abbotsford</a>

<strong>deMo Photography</strong><br />
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<strong>Based out of:</strong> Saskatoon, Saskatchewan<br />
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<strong>Why we love her:</strong> Jocelyn de Moissac's body of work includes romantic, documentary style wedding images that perfectly capture the magic of the prairies. An expert at capturing candid moments and beautiful lighting, her photos get right to the heart of a love story.<br />
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<strong>Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.demophotography.com/">deMo Photography</a><br />
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<strong>See more of her work in this real wedding:</strong> <a href="http://www.weddingbells.ca/real-weddings/boho-chic-wedding-university-saskatchewan/" target="_blank">A Boho-Chic Wedding at the University of Saskatchewan</a>

<strong>Lindsay Coulter Photography</strong><br />
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<strong>Based out of:</strong> Waterloo, Ontario<br />
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<strong>Why we love her:</strong> Natural light features prominently in Lindsay Coulter's wedding photography, and the result is a collection of dreamy images that feel warm, relaxed and beautifully candid. "For me, photography is about looking back on a moment in time and remembering exactly how you felt," says Coulter.<br />
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<strong>Website: </strong><a href="https://lindsaycoulterphoto.com/" target="_blank">lindsaycoulterphoto.com</a><br />
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<strong>See more of her work in this real wedding:</strong> <a href="http://www.weddingbells.ca/real-weddings/a-laid-back-camp-wedding-in-parry-sound/" target="_blank"> A Laid-Back Camp Wedding In Parry Sound</a>

<strong>Kayla Rocca</strong><br />
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<strong>Based out of:</strong> Toronto, Ontario<br />
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<strong>Why we love her:</strong> Kayla’s wedding photographs are imbued with a sense of vintage romance while also looking fresh, modern and fun. Many of her moments are captured in the softest, most ethereal of lights which creates a feeling of warmth and natural elegance. The way she captures couples together in the intimate moments of their day is simply magical.<br />
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<strong>Website:</strong> <a href=" http://www.kaylarocca.com">kaylarocca.com</a><br />
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<strong>See more of her work in this real wedding:</strong> <a href= "http://www.weddingbells.ca/real-weddings/rustic-chic-country-club-wedding/" target="_blank">A Rustic-Chic Country Club Wedding</a><br />

<strong>Laura Kelly Photography</strong><br />
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<strong>Based out of:</strong> Ottawa, Ontario<br />
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<strong>Why we love her:</strong> Laura Kelly specializes in ultra-flattering dreamy lifestyle photography with an attention to detail that is second to none. This Ottawa-based shooter accepts only 16 wedding bookings per year so her clients can rest assured that their wedding day will be top priority from the moment planning begins. <br />
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<strong>Website:</strong> <a href="http://laurakellyphotography.ca/">laurakellyphotography.ca</a><br />
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<strong>See more of her work in this real wedding:</strong> <a href="http://www.weddingbells.ca/real-weddings/a-colourful-diy-yacht-club-wedding-in-ottawa/" target="_blank">A Colourful DIY Yacht Club Wedding in Ottawa</a>

<strong>Heidrich Photography</strong><br />
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<strong>Based out of:</strong> Calgary, Alberta<br />
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<strong>Why we love him:</strong> It's quite possible that you've seen David Heidrich's <a href="https://www.heidrichphotography.com/3l7ssm5mmxx3rz6jpbd9czd5kywmk5">jaw-dropping Athabasca Glacier elopement photos</a> pop up in your Instagram feed over the course of the past year, but these gorgeous images are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Heidrich's talent. With a focus on gorgeous natural backdrops and soft lighting, each of his images are flawless, flattering and definitely fit to be framed. <br />
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<strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://www.heidrichphotography.com/">heidrichphotography.com</a><br />
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<strong>See more of his work in this real wedding:</strong> <a href="http://www.weddingbells.ca/real-weddings/romantic-wedding-calgary/" target="_blank"> An Ultra Romantic Wedding In Calgary</a>

<strong>Denise Lin</strong><br />
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<strong>Based out of:</strong> Vancouver, British Columbia<br />
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<strong>Why we love her:</strong> Denise Lin has an incredible eye for fine details, whether it's the intricacies of a beautifully crafted bridal gown or the emotion conveyed in a subtle glance. This Vancouver-based pro also has a knack for using light in the most flattering way, imparting on her subjects a gorgeous glow, which is makes for absolutely stunning portraiture.<br />
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<strong>Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.deniselin.com/">deniselin.com</a><br />
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<strong>See more of her work in this real wedding:</strong> <a href="http://www.weddingbells.ca/real-weddings/luxurious-vancouver-wedding-with-gold-details/" target="_blank">A Luxurious Vancouver Wedding with Gorgeous Gold Details</a>

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<strong>Based out of:</strong> Moncton, New Brunswick<br />
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<strong>Why we love her:</strong> Annie-France Noel's background in fine arts is instantly evident in her striking wedding photography. Each of her images is beautifully composed and kissed by soft light that enhances the poignancy of the moments she captures so expertly.<br />
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<strong>Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.studiophotoafn.com/">studiophotoafn.com</a><br />
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<strong>See more of her work in this real wedding:</strong> <a href="http://www.weddingbells.ca/real-weddings/intimate-backyard-wedding-new-brunswick/">An Intimate Backyard Wedding in New Brunswick</a>

<strong>Scarlet O'Neill</strong><br />
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<strong>Based out of:</strong> Toronto, Ontario<br />
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<strong>Why we love her:</strong> Recent bride Scarlet O'Neill knows the importance of telling a good love story and her ability to creatively capture the most poignant moments of a wedding day has made her a favourite of Toronto couples. O'Neill's photographs are beautifully composed and infused with light, of course, but there's also a hint of playful quirkiness in her work and that's what truly sets it apart. <br />
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<strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://www.scarletoneill.com/">Scarlet O'Neill</a><br />
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<strong>See more of her work in this real wedding:</strong> <a href="http://www.weddingbells.ca/real-weddings/rustic-chic-farm-wedding-port-perry-ontario/">A Rustic-Chic Farm Wedding</a>